Common Conditions

Taking a Look at BPH

How To Help

If you suspect that a patient or client has an enlarged prostate, encourage him to see a urologist. Assure him that this is common for men as they get older. Your patient may feel that he should just accept the symptoms. Let him know that there are treatments available and many are routine. He should not let the symptoms interfere with his quality of life.

Also, assure him that an enlarged prostate is not the same as cancer, but emphasize that it is still important to have prostate cancer screenings. A urologist can advise on the best screening intervals.